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Old 26th March 2012, 03:31 PM   #1
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Here's a couple of images of Acholi warriors in Uganda, with their shields and spears. From the book "Uganda to Khartoum" by A B Lloyd 1906.
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Old 26th March 2012, 05:36 PM   #2
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Maratha boys with tulwars. Bombay. 2nd half of the 19th century
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Old 26th March 2012, 09:27 PM   #3
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Where: Nepal
When: c. 1868
Who: A group of Nepalese Magar tribesmen
Weapons visible: Kukri, self-bow, kora (AKA khunda)
Source if known: The People of India : A series of photographic illustrations, with descriptive letterpress, of the races and tribes of Hindustan originally prepared under the authority of the government of India, and reproduced by J. Forbes Watson and John William Kaye between 1868 - 1875 LINK
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Old 26th March 2012, 10:28 PM   #4
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Hi,
Photos with titles taken from the book Berkley quoted.
Regards,
Norman.

P.S. The link Berkley provided has an excellent variety of photographs.
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Old 26th March 2012, 10:29 PM   #5
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Old 26th March 2012, 10:43 PM   #7
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Wow! I am blown away. I've got to get me a copy of that People oF India book
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